Mountains & hills · South East England
Castle Hill
In or near Sandgate.
Castle Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 126 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone West · 1.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Castle Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 126 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Folkestone to Etchinghill Escarpment SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It is notable for its natural beauty and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities, including hiking and nature walks, attracting visitors looking to explore the local flora and fauna. The terrain offers a variety of paths suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0978, 1.1605
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT19 5UL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone West — 1.5 km
Sources
- osm: n97039511 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Hill?
- Castle Hill is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT19 5UL), in the parish of Folkestone.
- What is Castle Hill?
- Castle Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 126 m.
- How do I get to Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT19 5UL.
- Is Castle Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Hill is part of the Folkestone to Etchinghill Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT19 5UL.